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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7392553 | Overflow drain assembly for sanitary vessels The present invention provides an overflow drain assembly for a sanitary vessel, wherein the vessel includes a bottom surface and at least one side surface depending therefrom, such that the surfaces together define a reservoir for receipt and storage of fluid there... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7237280 | Tub overflow assembly An overflow assembly employs an overflow elbow having an externally threaded cylindrical fitting that extends through the tub overflow opening. An internally threaded retainer nut with integrally molded test cap is threadably engaged over the overflow elbow cylindri... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234706 | Sealing system for multiple fluids A seal (301) has a first surface capable of contacting a valve cover (101) over a first fluid while a second surface, opposed to the first surface, is capable of contacting a seal seat (303). The seal (301) also has a third surface capabl... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7185529 | Shower station testing assembly for pressure testing plumbing The present invention provides a testing assembly for pressure testing a plumbing system in a building where the building has a shower station with a drain and a shower inlet. The testing assembly includes a drain adapter, a hose fitting on the shower inlet, and a h... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7127752 | Overflow assembly for bathtubs and the like An overflow system in the bathtub has an overflow port and has a drain pipe in connection with the overflow port. A threaded flange has a stub shoulder on one end which is fitted into a circular sleeve on the overflow port. The threaded flange has exterior threads o... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7096522 | Bath overflow alarm suitable for different installation arrangements Alarms adaptable to common American bathtub cover plate configurations. Two different embodiments are illustrated. In a first embodiment, the alarm unit is designed to allow use with the three different mounting styles of cover plates used in the United States. The ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7017199 | Plumbing fitting cover cap retention A plumbing fitting attachable to a wall that defines an opening, comprising a tubular part sized to project through an opening, there being grooving associated with the part; a cover extending in registration with the grooving; and a retainer caused by the cover and... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6952843 | Overflow system for bathtub or other receptacle An overflow system is described for a water receptacle (22) such as bathtub, sink or washbasin having a water tap for connection to a water supply. The system includes sensing means, such as a float (14), for sensing an overflow condition of the recept... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6901611 | Bathtub wastewater head fitting A head fitting for a bathtub waste water drainage system is disclosed. The head fitting simplifies leak testing in bathtub waste water drainage system and eliminates the need for a separate test cap and fastening hardware for leak testing. The head fitting includes ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6895610 | Portable bathtub water-level control device An overflow protected portable bathtub water level control device comprising a main housing having two separate cavities, a flexible suction gasket, an internal float and valve mechanism with an optional temperature gauge for providing a bathtub bather with deeper b... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6845528 | Test plug assembly for a bath tub For pressure testing a drain and vent piping system communicating with a tub opening having an anchoring structure a plug has a central, axially extending aperture therethrough. The plug has a resilient, compressible portion and is provided with inner and outer ends... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6836911 | Waste and overflow system for a bathtub A waste and overflow system for a bathtub includes an overflow conduit having a threaded end and an overflow cap threaded at one end extending through the overflow opening in the bathtub into threaded engagement with the threaded end of the conduit. The other end of... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6675406 | Overflow assembly for bathtubs and the like An overflow system in the bathtub has an overflow port and has a drain pipe in connection with the overflow port. A threaded flange has a stub shoulder on one end which is forced-fitted into a circular sleeve on the overflow port. The threaded flange has ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6637051 | Overflow and drain control for a bathtub Disclosed is a bathtub drain arrangement for implementation in a soaker bathtub of the type having a main basin coupled to a surrounding overflow trough. There is a drain channel extending from under the trough. There is also a drain pipe for draining wat... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6618875 | Plumbing fitting cover cap retention system A retention system for holding and mounting a cover cap to a plumbing fitting having a tubular terminal that projects at an opening through a bath or shower wall, comprising a retainer ring fitting on said tubular terminal and tightenable toward said wall... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6606753 | Waste and overflow system for a bathtub A waste and overflow system for a bathtub includes an overflow conduit having a threaded end and an overflow cap threaded at one end extending through the overflow opening in the bathtub into threaded engagement with the threaded end of the conduit. The o... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6484331 | Waste and overflow system for a bathtub A waste and overflow system for a bathtub includes an overflow conduit having a threaded end and an overflow cap threaded at one end extending through the overflow opening in the bathtub into threaded engagement with the threaded end of the conduit. The o... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6295664 | Tub overflow waste assembly A tub waste overflow assembly that is attachable to a tub wall by means of a threaded retaining body insertable through an overflow drain aperture in a tub wall to engage a cooperatively threaded pipe fitting on the opposite side of the tub wall. The reta... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6289532 | Tub overflow waste assembly A tub waste overflow assembly that is attachable to a tub wall by means of a threaded retaining body insertable through an overflow drain aperture in a tub wall to engage a cooperatively threaded pipe fitting on the opposite side of the tub wall. A chamfe... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6272699 | Overflow drain insert A method and apparatus for modifying a bathtub overflow drain to bypass potential leakage zones, i.e. between a bathtub liner and between connections of fittings through inserting a throat member from the innermost surface of the bathtub, which may be the... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6216288 | Seal for bathtub overflow drain A sealing member is provided for a bathtub. A conventional plate is coupled to the wall of a bathtub and covers a drain opening formed therein. The plate is continuous except for an overflow opening which accommodates the free flow of water from the batht... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6192531 | Tub overflow waste assembly A tub waste overflow assembly is provided that is attachable to a tub wall by means of a threaded retaining body insertable through an overflow drain aperture in a tub wall to engage a cooperatively threaded pipe fitting on the opposite side of the tub wa... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6138298 | Clip on fluid overflow plate for bathtubs An overflow plate assembly for tubs has an outlet port associated with a drain pipe. A mounting plate is secured to the port. A first fluid overflow plate has an inner and outer surface. The first overflow plate is secured to a mounting plate on the port ... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6073278 | Snap on fluid overflow plate for bathtubs An overflow plate assembly for tubs has an outlet port associated with a drain pipe. A mounting plate is secured to the port. A fluid overflow plate has an inner and outer surface. A pair of prongs are secured to the inner surface and extend into suitable... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6058525 | Waste and overflow fittings A multi-piece waste and overflow unit is used with a bathtub to remove waste water via the overflow drain hole, bottom drain hole, or both holes of the bathtub. The multi-piece waste and overflow unit includes a bottom connector and overflow connector. Bo... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5890241 | Method and means for installing overflow outlets to bathtubs and the like An overflow system for a bathtub has an overflow port and has a drain pipe in connection with the overflow port. A flexible diaphragm is secured to and seals the port by a plate having a center opening. The diaphragm seals the overflow port when the syste... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5819335 | Washing facility A washing facility including a receptacle fabricated in sheet material with deck portions. The preferred receptacle has vertical front and rear planar walls joined by an arcuate central wall. The rear wall has an inlet, and the front wall has an overflow ... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5497516 | Drain sealing apparatus An improved apparatus for temporarily sealing a vent or overflow aperture provided in the upper portion of a fixture such as a wash basin, sink, bathtub or bidet so that a pneumatic or hydraulic type sewer cleanout device can be used to clear a blockage l... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5228153 | Protective cover for a drain handle fixture A protective cover for a drain handle fixture. The protective cover includes a semi-spherical central section having a peripheral edge and a ring shaped outer section integral formed with the peripheral edge and removably mounted to a front interior wall ... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5123123 | Bathtub overflow control device A control mechanism for use with a bathtub having a drain opening and an overflow opening, with the drain opening having a stopper moveable between open and closed positions. The control mechanism includes a pipe for coupling the bathtub drain opening to ... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5025509 | Overflow level controller for a bathtub An overflow level controller for a bathtub is provided with an adapter ring to facilitate connection with a conventional bathtub fixture base, and includes a housing with a removable covering. Rotation of the housing adjusts the overflow level of the bath... | 06/25/1991 |
| 5004119 | Drain sealing apparatus An apparatus for temporarily sealing a vent or overflow aperture provided in the upper portion of a fixture such as a wash basin, sink, bathtub or bidet so that a pneumatic or hydraulic type sewer cleanout device can be used to clear a blockage located in... | 04/02/1991 |
| 4876754 | Bathtub silencer and overflow protector A collector unit for a bathtub which is mounted on the tub end portion below the spout for collecting the water during discharge from the spout and for substantially silencing the water noise and for minimizing overflow from the bathtub. The collector uni... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4744108 | Bathtub drain apparatus A bathtub drain having a fixed body at the tub overflow opening a rotational member extending through the fixed body and having a rear portion behind the fixed body, a non-axially positioned linkage attachment point on the rear portion of the rotational m... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4679258 | Hydrotherapy massage method and apparatus A hydrotherapy method and apparatus for discharging a fluid stream through an opening in the wall of a water tub, while concurrently translating the stream along a random path, to impact against the massage the body of a user.... | 07/14/1987 |
| 4446583 | Adjustable tool for tub overflow A pair of rigid discs are riveted coaxially together at their centers to permit relative rotation therebetween. One disc has therethrough a pair of spaced, elongate slots, and the other a plurality of pairs of circular openings which are arranged about th... | 05/08/1984 |
| 4194251 | Overflow valve The present invention relates to an overflow valve provided with actuating means for a discharge valve, especially intended for bath-tubs. The actuating means are mounted in the bottom of a cup-shaped housing provided with apertures for the outlet of wate... | 03/25/1980 |
| 4194252 | Bistable trip overflow lever An escutcheon plate for the bath overflow fitting conventionally mounts a trip lever for operating the bath drain plug. The center of the lever is pivoted on the escutcheon plate to provide an outer handle end and an inner crank end. The outer handle end ... | 03/25/1980 |
| 4089230 | Waste and overflow plate assembly A waste and overflow plate assembly for a lavatory drain includes a plate with an aperture therethrough and a lever toggled in the face plate aperture. A U-shaped spring clip is retained by a securing pin on the back portion of the lever member between th... | 05/16/1978 |
